Discussing fractions of a dollar and what each coin represents visually. Designate the students as counterfeiters for a day and have them create their own currency. What is your whole ($1)? What are your parts of the whole (coins)? How many of each to equal your whole?
Research currency from around the world and discuss their parts of a whole.
Incorporate art into the lesson by asking the art teacher to allow them to create their currency with drawings, modeling clay, and other materials. Put on display for the school/grade level.
Research currency from around the world and discuss their parts of a whole.
Incorporate art into the lesson by asking the art teacher to allow them to create their currency with drawings, modeling clay, and other materials. Put on display for the school/grade level.